Course Outline
Introduction to Databases
- Database files and Client-Server architecture.
- Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).
SQL Server Versions and Differences
- Express, Standard, and Enterprise editions.
- Workgroup, Mobile, and Developer editions.
SQL Server Tools
- SQL Server Management Studio.
- SQL Server Agent.
SQL Server Services
- Database Engine Services.
- Analysis Services.
- Reporting Services.
- Integration Services.
Core System Databases
- Master.
- Model.
- Msdb.
- Tempdb.
- Distribution.
- Resource.
Creating a Database
- Understanding database files and their storage locations.
- Configuring file size and growth parameters.
- Implementing table partitioning.
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
- INSERT.
- UPDATE.
- DELETE.
Data Definition Language (DDL)
Table Design Principles
- Defining columns and attributes.
- Specifying data types.
- Implementing indexes and keys.
Indexes
- Clustered Indexes.
- Non-Clustered Indexes.
- REBUILD versus REORGANIZE operations.
Developing Database Applications
Server-Side Programming
- Stored Procedures.
- Views.
- Functions.
- Triggers.
Recovery Models
- Simple Recovery Model.
- Full Recovery Model.
- Bulk-Logged Recovery Model.
Backup Types
- Full Backups.
- Differential Backups.
- Transaction Log Backups.
Backup Strategies
- Full database copy strategy.
- Combination of full backups and transaction logs.
- Incremental database backup strategy.
- File-level backup strategy.
SQL Server Security and Administration Basics
Automation
- Maintenance Plans.
- Jobs.
SQL Server Security and Administration Basics
- Server Roles.
- Database Roles.
- SA (System Administrator) Account management.
- Creating user accounts.
- Schemas.
High Availability Solutions
- Log Shipping.
- Database Mirroring.
- Server Clustering.
Replication
- Snapshot Replication.
- Transactional Replication.
- Merge Replication.
Monitoring SQL Server Activity
- SQL Server Profiler.
Upgrade Procedures
- In-Place vs. Side-By-Side upgrades.
- Service Packs.
- Cluster upgrades.
Best Practices
Requirements
Familiarity with computers and the Windows operating system.
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James - Shawnee Mission School District
Course - Administering in Microsoft SQL Server
Trainer was knowledgeable and personable
Matthew - Shawnee Mission School District
Course - Administering in Microsoft SQL Server
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Matthew - Shawnee Mission Schools
Course - Administering in Microsoft SQL Server
Well prepared trainer open for additional questions of any kind at any time
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Course - Administering in Microsoft SQL Server
The exercises and hands-on activity
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Course - Administering in Microsoft SQL Server
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